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West Michigan Almanac

by Ed Hoogterp


The most up-to-date and complete reference source on the western side of Michigan. Click on book cover for more information!

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The Complete Guide to Michigan Fossils

by Joseph J. Kchodl


The number-one guide to information on Michigan fossils. Click on Book Cover for more information!

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Above the North

by Marge Beaver


A spectacular collection of aerial photographs of Michigan, from Ludington north to Mackinac Island. Click book cover for more information!

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Seasons of Mackinac

Photographs by Terry W. Phipps


One-hundred-fifty arresting portraits from all four seasons on Michigan's number-one destination, Mackinac Island

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Seasons of Sleeping Bear

Photographs by Terry W. Phipps


Breathtaking images of Sleeping Bear Dunes capture the majesty of one of America's most beautiful parks

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Seasons of Little Traverse Bay    NEW!

by Terry Phipps


The third book in our Michigan Photographic Series, Phipps has once again captured the magic of this area as only a 14-time Kodak International Award Winner can.

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Bruce Mueller and William H. Wilde



The number-one guide to Michigan's official state stone

Cover Image for The Complete Guide to Michigan Sand Dunes The Complete Guide to Michigan Sand Dunes   NEW!

by Jim DuFresne



This guide to Michigan's Sand Dunes is a must have for any dunes enthusiast or lovers of Northern Michigan and it's beauty.

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Sleeping Bear: Yesterday and Today   NEW!

by George Weeks


Revised Edition, with over 50 new photographs. Including Ghost towns, lighthouses and shipwrecks.

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Northern Michigan Almanac   NEW!

by Ron Jolly


With over 50,000 facts, this almanac has so much information it will amaze and interest people who have lived here for 50 years as well as those who come to vacation. An incredible collection of facts from Mackinac Island, south to Ludington and everything west of I-75. Land values, water quality level of lakes, land conservancies, biggest businesses, what cars are sold, weather, islands, hunting, birding,most dangerous roads and traffic information, biggest resorts, and the list keeps going on and on and on! A great book for anyone who loves the north!

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Explore Michigan: An Insider's Guide to Michigan   NEW!

by George Cantor (and reviewed by locals!)


The best hotels, restaurants, shops, beaches, parks, observatories, what the locals do on rainy days with their kids, this is the best inside information ever assembled on our great state. The first five books in the series are:
Traverse City
Little Traverse Bay
Mackinac (including the Island, St. Ignace and Mackinac City)
Leelanau
Detroit

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Off The Record

by Tim Skubick


Skubick brings his breezy and witty writing style to a first-of-its-kind book that reveals an insider's edition of the stories about the stories you've never read before. Off the Record puts you in a front-row seat right next to the author and the politicians in a history-making book about Michigan politics. If you love the great state of Michigan, you'll love this book.

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Crooked Tree   NEW!

by Robert C. Wilson


A New York Times Bestseller set in northern Michigan, Crooked Tree is based on the old Native American legend, the bear walk. One of the best books you'll ever read. A classic.

"An intense, meticulously researched thriller that handles Native American beliefs with both suspense and dignity."
New York Times

"It makes your hair stand on end. A cross between Jaws and The Exorcist." Liz Smith, New York Newsday

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Vintage Views of the Petoskey & Charlevoix Region   NEW!

An official book of the Little Petoskey Historical Society
by Christine Byron and Tom Wilson



These award winning historians have once again taken years to collect some of the most incredible historical images of this region and tell its remarkable story of one of Michigan's ealiest tourist destinations--over 300 images ! Five stars !